Describe some of the signs of death that officers can use to determine if a victim is dead when they arrive at the scene

What will be an ideal response?


Medically, death is determined by the cessation of three vital functions: heartbeat, respiration, and brain activity. The first two signs are observable. Signs of death include lack of breathing, lack of heartbeat, lack of flushing of the fingernail bed when pressure is applied to the nail and then released, and failure of the eyelids to close after being gently lifted.

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The Justice Department, in 2012, estimated that there were approximately _________ million stalking victims.

a. 1.2 b. 2.3. c. 3.3 d. 5.7

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a. duty by contract b. duty by relationship c. duty by intent d. assumption of the duty

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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